Written answers
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
Department of Health
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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466. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request a report by an organisation (details supplied) be included as part of the HSE one-year review to extend the FreeStyle Libre device to all persons with type 1 diabetes; his views of the report findings; if clinical effectiveness and quality of life impact data on patients will be considered as part of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26607/19]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
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